Spotify’s stock price has been on a promising upswing, with analysts setting ambitious targets as shares edge near $400. The last time SPOT approached this mark was in early 2021, fueled by high-profile content deals, but concerns over profitability and market pressures pulled it down to the $70s in 2022. Under CEO Daniel Ek’s direction, Spotify shifted focus to profitability, cutting unnecessary expenditures. Analysts are optimistic, with targets ranging up to $490 from firms like Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank, driven by projected subscriber growth, podcasting, and ad revenue.
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Mark Zuckerberg Dethroned: Three 22-Year-Old Mercor Founders Become Youngest Self-Made Billionaires
Mercor’s 22-year-old founders have become the world’s youngest self-made billionaires after a $350 million funding round valued the AI recruitment startup at $10 billion, surpassing Mark Zuckerberg’s record. Mercor, a fast-rising recruitment startup powering AI model training for Silicon Valley’s biggest labs, has created the world’s youngest self-made billionaires. Three 22-year-old cofounders, including two Americans of Indian origin, have dethroned Mark Zuckerberg as the world’s youngest sel
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Soho House Acquired for £2 Billion as Ashton Kutcher Joins Board
Private members' club chain Soho House has been snapped up for $2.7bn (£2bn) by a consortium involving Hollywood actor turned investor Ashton Kutcher. The group opened its first club in London in 1995, and now has 46 Soho Houses in Europe, North America and Asia, as well a string of other up-market hospitality businesses. It is widely regarded as being a popular haunt of A-list celebrities, and one of its London venues was reportedly where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had their first date.
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Chris Brown Goes Off on Critics Over New Album and Calls Out Zara Larsson
Chris Brown is back responding to criticism of his new album, firing off another social media statement and invoking Zara Larsson in the process. After a wave of negative reviews and online pushback, Brown posted that he “don’t give a f*ck” about detractors and singled out Larsson over past comments about him. In his posts, Brown said he feels unfairly targeted and suggested that some people are clout‑chasing when they publicly distance themselves from his music. He also referenced Larsson’s ye
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Jason Collins, NBA’s First Openly Gay Player, Dies From Brain Cancer
Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player, has died following a battle with brain cancer. He was 47. The former center came out publicly in 2013, becoming a landmark figure for LGBTQ+ visibility in men’s professional sports. Collins’ family confirmed his passing and thanked fans, former teammates and organisations for their support during his illness. Tributes have poured in from across the league, with many emphasising both his role as a teammate and his courage in coming out while stil
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How to Buy the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Collaboration
The Audemars Piguet x Swatch collaboration is the latest high‑low watch drop sending collectors and casual fans into a frenzy. Following the formula of Swatch’s earlier luxury pair‑ups, this one channels AP’s Royal Oak DNA into far more accessible pieces that still nod to serious horology. A new guide explains how the rollout is structured, from which models are dropping first to where and when they’ll be available worldwide. As with past Swatch collabs, the brand is using a mix of in‑store and
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Patriots Rookie Quintayvious Hutchins Charged in Dorm Assault Case
New England Patriots rookie Quintayvious Hutchins is facing domestic assault charges tied to an alleged attack in a college dorm room. The defensive lineman, recently brought in as an undrafted free agent, is accused of assaulting a woman while he was still on campus. Police documents and local reporting say Hutchins allegedly punched and kicked the victim during an argument, leaving her with visible injuries that required medical attention. The incident reportedly occurred before he reported t
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